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Nut-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto
Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses, Sides
Meet your new flavor-bomb: a lip-smackingly delicious Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pesto! It’s a breeze to whip up and boasts a bounty of flavor-boosting ingredients, from the freshest herbs to savory seasonings. And the best part? It’s 100% vegan and nut-free, so you can enjoy it without any fuss. Whether you’re dolloping it onto pasta or spreading it on your favorite sandwich, this nut-free pesto packs a nutritious punch with garlic, olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes. So go ahead, add some pizzazz to your everyday eats and treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure!
How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
If you’re tired of the same bland recipes, get your taste buds ready for this deliciously easy basil and sun-dried tomato pesto recipe! By combining sun-dried tomatoes with fresh basil, garlic and oil, you can create an incredibly savory sauce that tastes amazing on anything from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken or fish.
Plus, since it’s nut free, anyone trying to avoid nuts can still enjoy the flavorful pesto without any concerns. So take a look below for the recipe and get ready to add some Italian flair to all of your dishes!
Whip up a batch of savory goodness by blending fresh fragrant basil, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, zesty garlic cloves, nutty hemp seeds, and flavorful nutritional yeast in a food processor or blender. Drizzle in some high-quality olive oil and grind in some fresh black pepper for an explosion of flavors.
Blend until silky smooth and adjust the consistency with some water until it reaches your desired thickness. Serve over pasta, into dips, or spread on sandwiches for a burst of deliciousness that will leave you wanting more.
Healthy Hacks
This nut-free pesto recipe makes eight servings. One serving is about one tablespoon of pesto. If you’re on Nutrisystem, you can count this as one PowerFuel.
Fresh herbs and seasonings are unlimited Free Foods on Nutrisystem. That means you can have as much of them as you want! Have fun and get creative with your favorites in this recipe. If you want a spicy pesto, add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes. If you want to add some more herbaceous flavor, toss in some oregano. You could even add other flavorful Free Foods like lemon juice.
Pair this PowerFuel pesto with a SmartCarb like whole grain pasta, crackers or potatoes. Explore the Nutrisystem Grocery Guide for more ideas! >
How to Use Your Homemade Pesto
Use this healthy pesto in these other Nutrisystem-approved recipes:
Servings: 8 (1 serving = ~1 Tbsp.)
Calories per Serving: 124
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 2+ Tbsp. water
Directions:
- Place all ingredients except for water in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add water to thin out as needed.
